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Articles in March 15, 2008, issue of Science News

• Beyond blood: next-generation MRI scans offer a sharper picture of the brain's inner workings
  by Ewen Callaway
• Making Mathematics with Needlework
• The next ocean: humanity's extra C[O.sub.2] could brew a new kind of sea
  by Susan Milius
• Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
• State of the universe: microwave glow powers cosmic insights
  by Ron Cowen
• Too speedy for gravity?
  by Ron Cowen
• Symmetry: A Journey into the Patterns of Nature
• Roll up your sleeve: hypertension vaccine passes early test
  by Nathan Seppa
• Altruistic twist in market economies
  by Bruce Bower
• Gems of the World
• Common age: worms, yeast, and people share genes for aging
  by Ewen Callaway
• Cellulose that stiffens and softens
  by Ewen Callaway
• Alpha bird
  by Don Burnap
• Gator aids: gators squish lungs around to dive and roll
  by Susan Milius
• Pick a photo, any photo
  by Ewen Callaway
• Seeing is believing
  by Bill Schindele
• Weather maker
  by Sid Perkins
• Exercises counteract lazy eye
  by Nathan Seppa
• More Web threads
  by Maren H. Brown
• Small wonders: tiny islanders elevate 'hobbit' debate
  by Bruce Bower
• New technique brings Parkinson's treatment closer
  by Patrick Barry
• Dual role: painkiller may affect brain
  by Amy Maxmen
• City life changes style of weed seeds
  by Susan Milius
• Tomorrow's stars: Intel Science Talent Search honors high achievers
  by Rachel Ehrenberg
• Environment: An Interdisciplinary Anthology